Phl17 Entertaining Philly TV! WPHL-TV - now known as PHL17- signed on the air September 17, 1965, founded by a group of local businessmen and investors who sold it two years later to AVC Corporation.
In July 1975, the station moved from its original studios in Wyndmoor to Philadelphia's Wynnefield section, where it has remained ever since. The station became an affiliate of MyNetworkTV on September 5, 2006.
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West Texas, Southern New Mexico experience three-fold increase in unauthorized migration https://trib.al/A3rzKY9
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Unauthorized migration is up three-fold in the El Paso Sector compared to last year, as transnational criminal organizations step up their involvement in human smug…
Pfizer recalling popular stop-smoking drug Chantix over impurities https://trib.al/g9jF2d4
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling varenicline, known by the brand name Chantix, due to impurities that exceed approved levels, the FDA announced Friday.
'Anti-sex' beds at Tokyo Olympics aren't actually a thing https://trib.al/gr2DDrF
The rumors have been debunked, thanks to one Irish medalist.
GlobalFoundries expanding operations in Upstate New York https://trib.al/e0tvqw9
MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — GlobalFoundries (GF), a local producer of semiconductor chips, announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the area. Over the next few years, GF will reportedly …
Weekend Philler Episode 521
Weekend Philler Episode 521 features Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue’s new program for veterans, “Dictionary Daddy” board game with Steve The Legend, Atlantic City’s Orange L…
Explore South Jersey's best artists, musicians, and more at Second Saturdays in Collingswood, NJ
Second Saturday in Collingswood brings together the best artists, musicians, and culture that South Jersey has to offer! Check them out on their website and on Facebook for more information. Watch …
A Philly Love Story: Broadway Stars Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis
While many successful actors feel that they must live in New York or Los Angeles to reach their full career potential, Broadway stars Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis decided that they can make their o…
Showboat Hotel opens the biggest arcade in NJ
The Showboat Hotel, once one of Atlantic City’s original casino properties and largest hotels, has been re-imagined as a family friendly resort including the largest arcade in the state of Ne…
Deadly 'mystery illness' prompts warning to remove bird feeders, birdbaths
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife is asking residents to take down bird feeders and bird baths after a mysterious illness is killing songbirds in the mid-Atlantic.
Multiple injuries after shooting outside Washington Nationals stadium, game suspended, police say
A shooting near Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. left multiple people injured on Saturday night.
Home from 1991 film 'My Girl' hits market in Florida, becomes most popular listing at Realtor.com
One of the most popular current listings on Realtor.com will probably look very familiar to movie buffs.
Jack in the Box trolls McDonald's over 'broken' ice cream machines on TikTok
Jack in the Box is trying to hit McDonald’s right where it hurts — in its ice cream machines.
Perseid meteor shower 2021: Here's when to watch
One of the year’s best meteor showers, the Perseid, has begun dazzling stargazers across the U.S.
Vehicle submerged in Colorado pool inspires perfect response from local police
Police in Lakewood say the incident occurred when a teen driver accidentally put the vehicle in reverse.
Theft of $8,000 puppy caught on camera at Illinois mall
A woman was filmed shoving the puppy “into her purse” and booking it out of the store. Authorities are currently trying to identify her and her male accomplice.
Mom asks for help celebrating 13-year-old daughter's birthday after continuous bullying at school
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXMB) – A North Dakota mother is asking the community for help after her daughter revealed to her that she’s being bullied relentlessly at school. Kaprie Johnson is 12 years o…
NFL says it will play Black national anthem at all games in 2021
The NFL says it’s bringing back a lot of elements of social justice messages from last year, including on-field signage and decals on player helmets.
Robo's Ride: Beloved Auburn officer surprised with wheelchair accessible van
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – The east Alabama community continues rallying around Mike “Robo” Roberson, a former Auburn Police and DARE officer who served nearly three decades before ca…
Multiple boats burn on California lake, float around while ablaze
The blaze burned through several of the boats’ dock lines, leaving them to float freely on Lake Arrowhead.
The Orange Loop: Atlantic City's new tourist attraction is based on Monopoly
Weekend Philler loves Jeff Vasser, Executive Director of the NJ Division of Travel and Tourism, almost as much as Jeff loves NJ. We’ve had him on the show many times and he always sheds some …
Florida man crashes through St. Pete airport gate, boards Coast Guard plane
A Tampa man is in custody after crashing his way through a gate at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport Saturday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man steals alligator from golf course, tries 'teaching it a lesson' by throwing it on roof of bar
The 32-year-old man was arrested early Thursday when Daytona Beach Shores police officers spotted him attempting to throw the gator onto the roof of the cocktail lounge.
Missing University of Oklahoma professor found after going missing on hike in Nevada
A University of Oklahoma professor who went missing in Nevada during a hike has been found.
Combat veteran working to save homeless shelter, facing roadblocks along the way
ELLAVILLE, Ga. (WRBL) – Following their eviction in May, the Central Georgia Hub of Hope is working toward opening their doors once again. However, two cancelled inspection appointments serve…
Man arrested for hopping airport fence, trying to board jet: 'Life is not a video game'
Deputies said it looked like a scene from a “Grand Theft Auto” video game when a man hopped the fence at a Colorado airport and tried to board a Gulfstream jet taxiing on the runway.
First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID-19, but it wasn't an athlete, officials say
The case, detected via a positive COVID-19 test on Friday, was observed in a “games-concerned personnel” and not an athlete, organizers said.
Good Samaritan saves teenage girl from violent attack, restrains suspect who rammed his vehicle
A good Samaritan is credited with saving a teenage girl from a brutal attack in the middle of a Colorado street.
Philadelphia father and daughter duo team up to create "Dictionary Daddy" board game
Watch more segments from Weekend Philler Episode 521 here. Check out more segments created by Weekend Philler host/producer Tony Romeo here.
PPB: 8 injured in downtown shooting
At least eight people were injured in a shooting that took place in downtown Portland early Saturday morning, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Local horse rescue launches new equine therapy program for veterans
Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue was launched in 2015 with the mission to rescue horses from kill pens. Recently, they’ve teamed up with SpectraCare to start their Equine Therapy program for ve…
Gloria Richardson, civil rights pioneer who famously pushed away bayonet, dies at 99
Gloria Richardson, an influential yet largely unsung civil rights pioneer whose determination not to back down while protesting racial inequality was captured in a photograph as she pushed away the…
Dental office worker accused of stealing $22K, pulling 13 teeth from patient
Sheriff’s detectives arrested a dental office employee who they say burglarized a Nevada dental office and later admitted to extracting 13 teeth from a single patient, despite not having a li…
Common cholesterol drugs may significantly reduce risk of death from COVID-19
(Study Finds) – Statins, a common medication for lowering cholesterol, may be saving lives among patients with COVID-19. A new study reveals hospitalized coronavirus patients who take statins…
Biz Markie, known for hit rap song 'Just a Friend,' dies at 57
Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.
What are pyrocumulus clouds? Fire clouds are again raging on the west coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Smoke and heat from a massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating giant “fire clouds” over the blaze — dangerous columns of smoke and ash that can reach up to 6 miles…
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